Diarmuid: Damn Hopeless Romantic!

"We made a fantastic spy film, full of thrills, suspense, and unconventional elements."

"Choosing Diarmuid as the Lead Actor was challenging, considering he only had one acting experience in Fate/Zero."

"But in the end, he proved it was a brilliant choice, portraying a charismatic agent who defied convention. I can't wait to work with Diarmuid on another film."

The two of them were just being polite; they both knew perfectly well what the real situation was.

Of course, in the entertainment industry, you can't take what people say, whether it's on or off screen, too seriously.

In fact, Diarmuid is not good at boasting; adhering to the code of chivalry, he is usually very humble.

His eloquence is largely thanks to the training he received from the Johnny & Associates's Entertainment staff.

It was this incident that made Shinji realize that J-pop Group's Entertainment wasn't entirely without merit.

"Maybe it really works, maybe it could turn Diarmuid into a male idol or something..."

Diarmuid was unaware that he had been targeted by his own unscrupulous Master once again, and at that moment he continued to promote himself and the movie he Lead Actor in in front of the camera.

"This filming experience has similarities and differences with the knight I played in Fate/stay night. Ethan is an agent, but he's an agent with principles. Apart from using modern props, he's more like a knight walking in modern society."

"To make my performance more convincing, I underwent rigorous training before filming began, so that I could combine the elegance of a classical knight with the competence of a modern secret agent in front of the camera."

If Diarmuid, out of his own conscience, still knew to exercise some restraint, then Shinji were nothing short of blatant self-promotion.

He didn't mention a word about the projects he was working on: FA, Moomin, and even Ultraseven X... He just kept promoting Mission Impossible: Impossible, mentioning Diarmuid almost every other sentence.

"From the very beginning, I felt that Diarmuid was the perfect person to play Ethan; this role was just for him!"

"I believe everyone was deeply impressed by his performance in FZ. Diarmuid will radiate a knightly light called [Goodness]."

"Having him play a secret agent with a dark background and seemingly omnipotent abilities will definitely bring out a completely different kind of brilliance in the character."

"Mission Impossible: Impossible can't be without Diarmuid, just like the 3D zone can't be without Tifa... cough cough, it's like Fate can't be without Artoria."

Although Shinji doesn't particularly like to show off in front of the media, he's absolutely not one to hesitate when it's time to roll up his sleeves and get on stage.

Besides promoting his own male actors, Shinji also made sure to praise the merits of his own films.

While the main selling point of Mission Impossible: Impossible is undoubtedly its Lead Actor, Diarmuid, the film's differences from old-school spy movies are also a major draw.

Shinji certainly wouldn't let this opportunity pass him by.

"To create a tense and exciting atmosphere, all the action sequences in this film used high-speed editing to highlight Ethan's sense of speed!"

"Thanks to Diarmuid's outstanding skills, we were able to present this film in the most realistic way. Apart from a few necessary scenes, more than 90% of the special effects shots in this film were actually filmed, just to give the audience a real spy world."

In addition, you should jump on the bandwagon when the opportunity arises.

"The Mission Impossible: Impossible series will be completely different from the 007 series. Although this movie will also feature various amazing spy gadgets, unlike the unrealistic and exaggerated James Bond, our Ethan is real and believable."

Although many 007 films have been made in this world, they still maintain the exaggerated style of the early days.

If commercial films weren't developing so slowly in this world, leaving audiences with so few choices, the 007 series would have been a complete flop long ago.

For Type-Moon Company, Mission Impossible: Impossible was the project for which Shinji Matou invested the most money and resources, aside from the films he directed himself.

The success or failure of this project will have a significant impact on the future of Type-Moon Company.

In the future, Type-Moon will become like DreamWorks, Film Company that relies on only one person to keep it afloat;

Or will it become an empire in the film and television industry, like Disney and Netflix?

The success or failure of Mission Impossible: Impossible was extremely crucial.

In order to ensure the film's success, Shinji Matou made the premiere of "Mission Impossible: Impossible" even more grand than that of "Super Eight".

It's worth noting that not many movie fans came to Fuyuki City to watch the premiere of "Super Eight".

Of course, Diarmuid's charm, which surpasses that of ordinary men, is also indispensable; he is known as a heartbreaker.

So Shinji left Diarmuid on the red carpet, where he received fans' attention and interviews, and went into the Type-Moon Cinema himself.

Then I saw Chloe at the entrance of the cinema.

Why are you so serious? Is something bothering you?

Chloe wasn't used to Shinji Matou's tense face; in her memory, her own Jiro had always had a carefree smile.

Shinji was unaware that he had earned the nickname "Erlang" after "Little Er Er." He invited Chloe into the movie theater, his expression slightly relaxed.

"I'm just a little nervous. This is the first movie I've invested in that I didn't even handle," Shinji said, rubbing his cheek.

Chloe couldn't help but laugh and said, "Now you know how I feel every time I watch you make a movie?"

That sounds ambiguous. Is the movie you're talking about serious?

Shinji Matou frowned slightly, shook his head, and said, "You have to get used to it. I can't possibly direct every single movie myself."

Chloe pointed. "The legendary mastermind, this is the position you, Young Master Shinji, have always dreamed of."

Shinji took Chloe's arm and walked towards the IMAX theater.

As he walked, he said, "How can you call the producer's actions 'behind-the-scenes manipulation'? I'm the mastermind behind it all, not 'behind-the-scenes manipulation,' I'm 'pushing'!"

Then came some difficult-to-understand language, such as controlling the overall situation, promoting Magecraft into the Four Modernizations, and the need to promote the Heroic Spirit Actor...

"Go ahead and argue your point, haha!"

Chloe listened to Shinji's rambling words, her silvery laughter echoing throughout the corridor.

Chapter 262 Diarmuid: That damned philanderer!

As the driving force behind IMAX screens (emphasis added), Shinji naturally arranged the premiere of Mission Impossible: Impossible in an IMAX theater.

However, due to various technical reasons, Shinji's version of Mission Impossible: Impossible, although featuring nearly half an hour of IMAX footage, did not utilize Naked-eye 3D technology.

This is a disappointment for movie fans, but Shinji doesn't think so.

Promoting the actor Diarmuid in the movie "Mission Impossible: Impossible" is more important than promoting the 3D technology. What if the audience's attention is focused on the 3D effects and they overlook Diarmuid's handsome face that makes even men's hearts flutter?

Moreover, scarcity increases value; promoting too many Naked-eye 3D movie at once would diminish the mystique of this technology.

Of course, Shinji has put so much effort into developing Naked-eye 3D technology, and it's not impossible that most commercial films will have 3D versions. But that will have to wait until after FA.

"Shinji, I must say, you're really ruthless."

Once seated, Chloris teased Shinji, "How did you manage to get Diarmuid, that perfect knight, to stand on the stage?"

"Lizzie, don't make me sound like a bad person."

Shinji spread his hands and chuckled, "I was simply fulfilling Diarmuid's wish to [respond to my lord's expectations], and my expectation just happened to be that he become a big star."

"Hmm~"

Chloris knew Shinji quite well; this guy spoke with great righteousness, but all he was thinking about was business.

Shinji wasn't guilty at all. He hummed a little tune and scrolled through his phone, looking like he was asking, "What can you do to me, Miss Lizzie?"

Chloris didn't want to see Shinji acting like a dead pig that wouldn't be scalded by boiling water, so she directly changed the subject.

"Godzilla has finished its run in North America."

Shinji scoffed, "It's time to take it off the screens. With those results, keeping it in North American theaters is just embarrassing for Toho."

Under Shinji's influence, this Godzilla film is far more tragic than its Parallel world counterpart.

Toho not only lost a lot of money because of this film, but also had a "disagreement" with Paramount Pictures because of it.

What makes Shinji happiest is not how badly Toho's "Godzilla" lost money, but that Toho Films has now become the most enthusiastic theater chain in Japan to promote "Super Eight" in order to make up for the losses.

After all, a single ticket to "Super Eight" earns more than other movies.

This might be the film industry's version of "truly selling yourself out and then helping others count the money," right?

Smack

Shinji his flip phone and gave Chloe a wicked smile, "I told you a long time ago, when it comes to movies, I won't lose."

"Yes, yes, yes. My little Er'er is the best."

In this matter, Chloris could only offer her agreement.

Shinji Matou leaned back casually and laughed, "Then I won't be modest."

Chloe gently scratched Shinji's nose with her long silver hair. "After this bet, I think those old men on my board of directors should be able to keep quiet for a while."

"Hopefully. From now on, I need to focus all my energy on the project; I don't have time to play power games with them."

Shinji gently brushed Miss Lizzie's hair aside. "I need to rest for a while. Don't bother me before the movie starts."

Unfortunately, Shinji is destined not to get a good rest tonight.

Before the movie started, people from the industry kept passing by and greeting him.

In May, which just ended, "The Super Eight" grossed $710.7 million worldwide.

Almost everyone believes that Super Eight will be the second film after Fate/Zero to gross over $1 billion worldwide.

Although it's obvious to everyone that Super Eight's 1 billion yen is significantly more than Fate/stay night's budget.

Without the boost from 3D box office, it would be questionable whether this film could even gross over $500 million worldwide—not only because 3D tickets are more expensive, but also because many casual viewers who weren't planning on seeing a movie were attracted by the 3D gimmick.

But who cares about all that?!

In the eyes of film stars and film investors, Shinji Matou is now the greatest Director in the world.

Shinji's filmmaking is like Columbus discovering America; his sole purpose in coming into the world is to make money for everyone, provided you can get on Shinji's ship.

In an effort to successfully connect with Shinji, people kept approaching him to greet him after he sat down, completely ruining Shinji's plan to rest.

This annoyed the Second Master. He wrote down those persistent guys in his notebook and vowed never to associate with them again.

Of course, not everyone will end up on Shinji's blacklist.

Despite Fuyuki City's well-known double standards, the Second Master was still very polite to some potential partners who came to improve their cooperation.

Especially some of the people under Second Master's command.

"Master, hello."

Amakusa and Semiramis politely and Shinji I hand.

Shinji Matou looked at the two who were being so intimate and asked, "Did you two come together?"

As the main actors in Shinji's next film, Amakusa and Semiramis naturally made their first public appearance under the guise of attending the premiere.

Not only the two in front of me, but also Joan of Arc, Mordred, Afu... several of the main Lead Actor of Fate/stay night, all attended the premiere.

Logically speaking, it wouldn't be strange for Semiramis and Amakusa to walk down the red carpet into the theater now that the movie is about to start.

But when the two of them are together...

Semiramis Amakusa said with a smile, "I said I'm a bit shy, and I hoped he could stand by my side and cheer me on."

Shy? Dare you say it again in front of other people?

On the surface, Shinji nodded slightly and said with concern, "Amakusa, you need to keep an eye on her."

Amakusa showed no embarrassment whatsoever. "Of course, Master. As a priest, it's only natural for me to help others."

"Then I'll have to trouble you."

Shinji Matou laughed, he wondered how likely it was that Amakusa was faking it.

After the loving "young couple" left, Shinji looked thoughtful.

What? Are you envious?

"Chloe asked."

Shinji Matou shook his head. "I'm considering whether to have Amakusa and Empress publicly announce their relationship during the Alicization promotion."

On-screen couples have always been a highly topical promotional tactic, and unlike those production teams that artificially create couples, Semiramis and Amakusa were already a perfect pair without any need for "faking" it.

However, Shinji hesitated about Semiramis's feelings.

After all, not everyone likes to put their love in the spotlight and have others judge them.

"Let's ask her about it in a while..."

Shinji knew very well that as long as Semiramis agreed, there wouldn't be any problems with Amakusa.

Several minutes later, the time was approaching.

As the official opening of the premiere, Shinji Matou led several key members of the cast and crew to the front of the screen to receive applause from the others.